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Council directs staff to prepare November bond for recreation center; council debates funding and elevator repairs
Summary
The McMinnville City Council voted 4–2 to direct staff to prepare a November 2025 general obligation bond measure — under the CPR PAC’s recommended cap of $100 million — for a new combined recreation and aquatic center, while also directing staff to begin procurement work for a needed community center elevator repair.
The McMinnville City Council voted 4–2 to direct city staff to prepare the framework and required council actions to place a general obligation bond for a combined recreation and aquatic center on the November 2025 ballot. The motion directed staff to align the bond framework with the Culture, Parks & Recreation (CPR) PAC recommendation for a project under $100 million.
Why it matters: Proponents say a new, consolidated facility would replace aging, leaky and undersized existing buildings and expand opportunities for youth and seniors; critics and some council members said the city faces a $3 million shortfall and voiced concern about operating costs and upfront campaign and consulting expenses.
Public testimony at the meeting was extensive and overwhelmingly urged the council to put the measure before voters. Kitri Culbertson, representing the CPR PAC, told the council the current facilities are deteriorating and urged:…
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